Great Video. Awesome Demonstrations. I'm going to try that ball valve modification bypassing the gun. I'm using a 18" surface with a 4gpm 3800 psi Hot water set up
The whisper wash big guy 28 is nice on my 8gpm with 4-2502 tips. I just added a 10gpm pump to my rig and put 4-25025 tips on the big guy and its a monster. We run the 19 Classic on the 8 now with 4-2502 tips
So, you guys use the maxima with 8 gpm? Have you combined machines for the maxima? I know 1/2" would have to be used then, but that SC would love you for quenching its thirst! Also, why do you use 5.5 tips that yield around 2000psi? Why not use 5's for around 2500psi? I ask because I've tried the 5.5's and didn't get great results without going slower. Love the trigger delete on the SCs.
Where can I get the duel tips at? Or did you drill it yourself? I just got the 8gm Honda gx690 and bought a 20” surface cleaner heard it’s a good set up with duel tips on each side!
I have over 4500 SF of driveway. Squeezing the trigger doesn't last very long. It kills your hand. First time I did the driveway I wrapped a rag around and around the trigger and held it. That was much easier. The next time I went to the Big Box Store and bought some velcro that's normally used for cinching up extension chords. That worked GREAT!!! I think I like the valve the best, only I would simply put it on the end of the hose. Not the cleaner. Then you only need one and switching from one thing to another is simple...
@@Cleanpowerwash also I have a 3.5 gallon hot water washer, I've been thinking of adding a surface cleaner, will I be wasting money buying one for such low gpm?
@@Openyoureyes-z4c I have used a small 12" Powerhorse brand and a 5HP PW. I found that I had to move it slow and steady to minimize circles showing. I ended up moving up and back on one track slowly to get a nice even clean. Still faster than moving the wand back and forth in small tracks. Also it's easier on the back since the washer is on wheels and you are not lifting and moving the wand just pushing and pulling the surface cleaner.
I have 3 tips on my 24". Works just fine I can keep a good speed and don't have to go over anything. I couldn't tell you what the tips are. I'm only running 4200 PSI at 4 gallons per minute. I feel my machine is money for not making the big price jump to 8 gallon per minute
@@robertsvehla8719 So we live probably within 5 miles yet it takes a comment on RUclips to catch up with ya. Lol. Hope all is well. KtPowerWashing.com.
My Hotsy and 24" A+ cleaner were working great but after about 20 hours the surface cleaner seemed to have less than half the regular pressure. The Hotsy is fine using the handheld sprayer and I cleaned the holes on the two A+ nozzles and greased the fitting. What else could I check? Thanks
Hey Robert, are you using hot water with your Hotsy? If so, BE told me to not use their surface cleaner alot with hot water. They guy I spoke to at BE, told me it would cause damage to the surface cleaner. He advised me to use the gun with it.
Great Video.
Awesome Demonstrations.
I'm going to try that ball valve modification bypassing the gun. I'm using a 18" surface with a 4gpm 3800 psi Hot water set up
The whisper wash big guy 28 is nice on my 8gpm with 4-2502 tips. I just added a 10gpm pump to my rig and put 4-25025 tips on the big guy and its a monster. We run the 19 Classic on the 8 now with 4-2502 tips
So, you guys use the maxima with 8 gpm? Have you combined machines for the maxima? I know 1/2" would have to be used then, but that SC would love you for quenching its thirst! Also, why do you use 5.5 tips that yield around 2000psi? Why not use 5's for around 2500psi? I ask because I've tried the 5.5's and didn't get great results without going slower. Love the trigger delete on the SCs.
I didn't really have a reason for skipping the 5s. Just decided to try 5.5
Gotcha! Keep up the informational vids.
so you have to do the bottom and middle twice. all the dirt from top will cover those areas.
So there’s no difference in quality of cleaning between each machine. I was hoping to find the best one.
It looks like the classic did the best🤷♂️
Hi.. nice video. Have you done any comparisons between a 20" and 18" surface cleaner working with a 4gpm pressure washer?
18 is pushing it. 20 is too big for a 4gpm to be able to clean properly.
Love concrete work. I got the A+
Good job
The RPM is different according to the noise.
Where can I get the duel tips at? Or did you drill it yourself? I just got the 8gm Honda gx690 and bought a 20” surface cleaner heard it’s a good set up with duel tips on each side!
Didn’t mean to add the or part*
Buy a 4 tip bar.
@@Cleanpowerwash I’m trying to find one for my 20” whisper washer with the 4 tip bar but can’t find it anywhere any suggestions?
Any power wash vendor will have it. Southside equipment, powerwash.com
Would a 6gpm 3000psi pump run these surface cleaners almost as well??
Yes minus the 36" maxima
@@Cleanpowerwash kk... Thanks 👍
How is he moving the hose from one surface cleaner to another without shutting the pressure washer off?
With a ball valve. It shuts off the water flow and pressure
Why don't you use triggers on the cleaners ?
More flow, less restriction
I have over 4500 SF of driveway. Squeezing the trigger doesn't last very long. It kills your hand. First time I did the driveway I wrapped a rag around and around the trigger and held it. That was much easier. The next time I went to the Big Box Store and bought some velcro that's normally used for cinching up extension chords. That worked GREAT!!! I think I like the valve the best, only I would simply put it on the end of the hose. Not the cleaner. Then you only need one and switching from one thing to another is simple...
@@SteveP-vm1uc tennis ball 🎾
What tips do you use with 8 gpm on your 19" classic?
2502 if you have 4 tip bar, 2504 with 2 tip bar. Been running those for years
I know you have probably been asked this before but what websites do you use to buy your equipment?
Pressurewasherky.us and powerwashstore.com
@@Cleanpowerwash I appreciate it rob
@@Cleanpowerwash also I have a 3.5 gallon hot water washer, I've been thinking of adding a surface cleaner, will I be wasting money buying one for such low gpm?
@@Openyoureyes-z4c I have used a small 12" Powerhorse brand and a 5HP PW. I found that I had to move it slow and steady to minimize circles showing. I ended up moving up and back on one track slowly to get a nice even clean. Still faster than moving the wand back and forth in small tracks. Also it's easier on the back since the washer is on wheels and you are not lifting and moving the wand just pushing and pulling the surface cleaner.
How much should a driveway this size cost?
Most try to ave $90 an hour.
Why do you plug two on the 20in?
I don't anymore. It's about the tip size. 4 2503 tips or 2 25055 tips for us.
Question on the 24” A+ do you have 4tips on that one or just two. One on each side?
I have 3 tips on my 24". Works just fine I can keep a good speed and don't have to go over anything. I couldn't tell you what the tips are. I'm only running 4200 PSI at 4 gallons per minute. I feel my machine is money for not making the big price jump to 8 gallon per minute
@@robertsvehla8719 Bob?
@@ktpowerwashing that's me
@@robertsvehla8719 So we live probably within 5 miles yet it takes a comment on RUclips to catch up with ya. Lol. Hope all is well. KtPowerWashing.com.
@@ktpowerwashing haha that's pretty funny lol, I wonder why he never wrote you back🤔
good one
So, surface cleaners clean surfaces. Ok
My Hotsy and 24" A+ cleaner were working great but after about 20 hours the surface cleaner seemed to have less than half the regular pressure. The Hotsy is fine using the handheld sprayer and I cleaned the holes on the two A+ nozzles and greased the fitting. What else could I check? Thanks
Hey Robert, are you using hot water with your Hotsy? If so, BE told me to not use their surface cleaner alot with hot water. They guy I spoke to at BE, told me it would cause damage to the surface cleaner. He advised me to use the gun with it.
@@justathought6464 I don’t use hot water. I think I read in the manual not to or the salesman told me. Thanks
@@trekinbuddy your welcome